A History Education degree at Minot State prepares you to teach social studies in grades 5-12, with a focus on history, geography, political science, and economics. You'll gain extensive hands-on experience through student teaching and education coursework, ensuring you're ready for certification and success in the classroom. Graduates are highly sought after in this in-demand field.
Offered: On Campus
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching
Program Highlights
Student Teaching
Minot State’s history education program offers extensive hands-on experience, preparing graduates to teach social studies (including history, geography, political science, and economics) for grades 5-12. The program ensures you’re ready for certification and is known for its success in helping graduates secure jobs in this high-demand field.
Research and Internships
Research opportunities in history include the Digital Minot project as well as internships with organizations like the Ward County Historical Society and the North Dakota State Historical Society.
Lifelong Skills
Minot State's history department offers expert faculty and provides both academic training and field experience to help you develop valuable lifelong skills. You'll gain practical experience through internships and community involvement, preparing you for a successful career in history.
Careers & Outcomes
65K
Median annual salary for high school teachers
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Secondary School Teachers
- Middle School Teachers
- Elementary School Teachers
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Dr. Ernst Pijning
Coordinator, Professor
701-858-3509
ernst.pijning@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
Teacher education programs at Minot State are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). This program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
